In a tearful April 1st press conference at the Medford, Massachusetts Office of Rep. Ed Markey, House Speaker John Boehner announced that he had changed his mind about climate science and was now in favor of dramatic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“I was listening to NPR the other day, as you know I am a big fan, and I heard this terrifying show about the long term effects of our greenhouse gas emissions and I realized that I have been dead wrong about how to protect my nation, my constituents and my family.” The Speaker then broke down in tears.
More to come . . .
Charlie
Oh come on – I got all excited and then remembered what day it is…
Corey
you lost me at “I was listening to NPR…” I’m pretty sure NPR is over his head. Thanks for a good joke Seth!
Andrea
Speaker Bo(eh)ner seems to cry when he recalls his own childhood, but not for actual children (or any other of his constituents), at least I haven’t seen footage of that. I’m trying to imagine him shedding tears in regard to climate change, but foggy snippets of his weeping while passing out tobacco checks on the House floor or when pleading the case for Tarp in ’008 keep intruding..